Licence condition works are the jobs a council asks for before or after granting an HMO licence: things like extra detection, fire doors, a second bathroom, kitchen changes or repairs. In Aberdeen, a place of roughly 200,000 people, the work is planned around the HMO rules for Scotland and the council’s written HMO standards. Aberdeen has a university population, so many shared houses are let to students on yearly tenancies, and summer is the main window for works.
- Area
- Aberdeen City, Scotland
- Postcodes
- AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24
- Council
- Aberdeen City Council
- Pricing region
- Scotland
What does licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen involve?
- Advice on items that need a specialist
- Item-by-item price against the council’s list
- A completion letter for your licence file
- Follow-up works after re-inspection
- Fire safety, amenity and repair works
Which rules apply in Aberdeen?
Licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen must satisfy national law for Scotland, the council’s written HMO standards and, where walls, drainage or fire separation change, the building rules. In short:
- Landlords must also be on the Scottish landlord register, renewed every 3 years.
- Councils set HMO fire standards through licence conditions, often including emergency lighting in larger HMOs.
- Kitchen, WC and bathroom ratios come from council standards; one WC and one bath or shower per 5 people is a common figure.
- Awaab’s Law applies to most private tenancies from 6 October 2026: damp and mould reports must be investigated within 10 working days, and repairs to substantial damp or mould must start within 5 working days.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdeen?
| Item | UK typical | Local guide | Per |
|---|---|---|---|
| Typical allowance for minor amenity and repair items on a council list (our estimate) | £1,500 – £5,000 | £1,400 – £4,750 | house |
| Interlinked mains alarm system (Grade D type), small HMO (our estimate from installer guides) | £800 – £2,000 | £760 – £1,900 | house |
| FD30S fire door leaf into an existing frame, with seals, closer and hinges, fitted | £300 – £600 | £280 – £570 | door |
| EICR, 5+ bedroom house | £150 – £400 | £140 – £380 | inspection |
These are typical ranges including VAT, adjusted for Scotland, where costs run below the UK average. The fixed price for a house in Aberdeen follows a site visit.
How long does it take?
Most jobs of this kind take Set by the council’s deadline. If a council deadline applies in Aberdeen, tell us at the first call so the programme is built around it.
If the house is let to students, we work backwards from the next tenancy start date in Aberdeen.
When do Aberdeen landlords need it?
Typical reasons for this work in Aberdeen:
- An inspection letter or schedule of works
- A licence granted with conditions
Questions about licence condition and schedule-of-works in Aberdeen
Can you help with an improvement notice?
Yes. We carry out the works listed in the notice and give you evidence of completion. Legal questions about the notice are for your adviser.
Do you cover all of Aberdeen?
Yes. We work across Aberdeen and the AB10, AB11, AB12 and AB24 postcode areas, plus the rest of Aberdeen City. Nearby places we also cover include Nigg, Westhill, Inverurie.
Which council covers HMOs in Aberdeen?
Aberdeen is covered by Aberdeen City Council. We read the council’s written HMO standards before pricing, and you should check the licence position for the exact address.
How much does licence condition and schedule-of-works cost in Aberdeen?
Our guide ranges for Scotland are in the table on this page, and the guide-price tool gives a figure for your house. A fixed written quote follows a free site visit.
Licence condition and schedule-of-works near Aberdeen
- Nigg · 2 mi
- Westhill · 7 mi
- Inverurie · 14 mi
- Peterhead · 28 mi
- Fraserburgh · 38 mi
- Arbroath · 44 mi
- All of Aberdeen City
Other HMO services in Aberdeen
- HMO fire safety upgrades in Aberdeen
- Rewires and EICR remedials in Aberdeen
- Communal kitchen refits in Aberdeen
- Shared bathroom and shower room refits in Aberdeen
- Damp, mould and HHSRS repairs in Aberdeen
- Fire doors in Aberdeen
- Extensions for extra rooms in Aberdeen
- Bedroom upgrades and room refits in Aberdeen